Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•Evans, GA

12d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a Salon Manager. This hands-on leadership role involves coaching, developing, and motivating stylists while managing day-to-day salon operations and providing haircuts as salon needs require. Managers split their time between administrative responsibilities and working on the salon floor; the balance varies by location. The role offers a base wage of $15.00 per hour, with tips bringing earnings to a stated minimum of $1,000 per week, plus multiple bonus opportunities. Great Clips provides operational systems and support, leadership and technical training, and salon technology intended to help managers focus on delivering haircuts and building a strong team culture. Employee medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations. Great Clips describes itself as the world's largest salon brand, with more than 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada. Individual salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees, who are responsible for hiring and personnel matters.

Requirements

Valid cosmetology and/or barber license; requirements vary by state or province.
Strong technical haircutting skills and the ability to help others develop their skills and confidence.
Leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
Excellent communication skills and the desire to motivate, develop, and support a team.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage day-to-day salon operations.
Comfort with technology and salon tools, including scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
Goal-oriented mindset focused on team performance and customer experience.
Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
The posting states a need for at least 5 years of management experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous salon management or leadership experience is helpful, though the posting says it is not always required.
Experience as an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready for full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
Manage day-to-day salon operations.
Provide haircuts and other customer services, depending on salon needs.
Build a positive, team-oriented culture and support team performance.
Help team members develop their technical skills and confidence.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support salon operations.
Deliver a positive customer experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Benefits

Reliable hourly wage plus tips.
Multiple bonus opportunities.
Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
Job stability and a steady flow of customers supported by brand marketing.
Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program.
Operational support, clear systems, and expectations.
Salon technology, including Online Check-In and the Great Clips App.
Team environment where stylists help one another succeed.
Consistent income without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins.
Medical benefits may be available at certain locations.
Paid time off may be available at certain locations.